Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Time to move on, with no problems
Matt, 08/11/2009
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle with 17k mi on it. It now has 137k mi. I have only had one major issue. The throttle position sensor went out. After I found a mechanic who could identify the problem, it only too an hour to fix and the cost was minimal. The factory tires lasted 100k mi. Another problem that was really a non issue, is that when I let the gas get too low the check engine light lit up after i filled it up and stayed on till i used half that tank of gas. I averaged about 20 mpg on all highway miles. It still runs great, just time to move on.
2005 Santa Fe 12 Yrs/152K Miles
Tim W., District Heights, MD, 02/12/2021
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2005 Santa Fe 2.7L V-6 AWD GLS new in Maryland and drove it for 12 years and over 150,000 miles with no issue what so ever with the mechanical, body or anything for that matter other than regular maintenance like battery, tires/alignment, breaks, etc. Only mechanical repair we had at around 128K miles was tie rod and sway bar ends/bushings when it was 12 years old. Traded it in on a 2017 Santa Fe sport and wish I still had the old one. We drove it in all kinds of weather, from snowy mountains to the sand at the beach and everything in between. Even used it once to pull a Chevy Avalanche out that was stuck up to its rear axle in sod and mud and it never shuttered once. Also used it to pull U-Haul trailers for my daughter back and forth to college for 4 years and it still kept on going for many years after. I've owned/drove many vehicles over the years, Chrysler, Plymouth, GMC, Saturn, Renault and 3 other Hyundai's, from small coupes and sedans, large/luxury sedans, mini-vans, pick-up, and SUV. This is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned and drove. I really do miss it.
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A Great SUV
billssuv, Collegeville, PA, 01/19/2011
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 Santa Fe with 23 miles on it. I have driven it down to Texas and Mississippi and had great gas mileage. I now have 86K miles on it and have only put new tires on it at 79K as well as new brakes for the first time. I also have done my normal maintenance on it including new timing belt. I have had ZERO issues with my SUV and plan on driving it hopefully another 100K before deciding on a new one. It is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned and driven.
Nice ride
Dave, 11/27/2010
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2005 Santa Fe used just a week ago. The gas mileage is a bit lower than what I expected for a small V6. The 2.7 is just a little bit underpowered for a vehicle of this size. It is very comfortable for an SUV and handles very well. A solid vehicle with a lot of nice standard features. Roomy interior and sporty design. Controls easily reached and easy access getting in and out of the vehicle. Roomy cargo space.
Love it so far
Gail, 11/07/2009
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this used with over 70,000 miles. Love the car so far, except for fuel economy - coming out of a standard 4-cyl Accord this is a shocker to me. The Santa Fe is awesome in all aspects except for the fuel. I cannot wait to try it in the snow and I am looking forward to buying an updated model after this one. Would definitely buy another one.
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